Arse around

verb

To spend time without a specific purpose or direction, or to be lazy.

He spent most of his holidays arsing around with his friends.
Visual representation of "arse around" - To spend time without a specific purpose or direction, or to be lazy

Often appears as...

  • stop arsing around
  • arsing around with friends

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To behave in a silly, playful, or non-serious manner.

They were just arsing around in the park, not bothering anyone.
Visual representation of "arse around" - To behave in a silly, playful, or non-serious manner

Often appears as...

  • arsing around in the park
  • arsing around instead of studying

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To spend time without a specific purpose or direction, or to be lazy.

He spent most of his holidays arsing around with his friends.
Visual representation of "arse around" - To spend time without a specific purpose or direction, or to be lazy

Often appears as...

  • stop arsing around
  • arsing around with friends

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To behave in a silly, playful, or non-serious manner.

They were just arsing around in the park, not bothering anyone.
Visual representation of "arse around" - To behave in a silly, playful, or non-serious manner

Often appears as...

  • arsing around in the park
  • arsing around instead of studying

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "arse around"
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Very Informal

Used among friends or in relaxed settings; not in professional or formal occasions.

Illustration for Very Informal
On weekends, we just arse around and watch movies.
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Negative Nuance

May imply wasting time or lacking productivity, often perceived as negative.

Illustration for Negative Nuance
He could have finished his project, but he chose to arse around instead.
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Non-Targeted Activity

Suggests activities without a clear goal or plan, rather than specific actions.

Illustration for Non-Targeted Activity
They arsed around the mall, not looking for anything in particular.
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Very Informal

Used among friends or in relaxed settings; not in professional or formal occasions.

Illustration for Very Informal
On weekends, we just arse around and watch movies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Nuance

May imply wasting time or lacking productivity, often perceived as negative.

Illustration for Negative Nuance
He could have finished his project, but he chose to arse around instead.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-Targeted Activity

Suggests activities without a clear goal or plan, rather than specific actions.

Illustration for Non-Targeted Activity
They arsed around the mall, not looking for anything in particular.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Very Informal

Used among friends or in relaxed settings; not in professional or formal occasions.

Illustration for Very Informal
On weekends, we just arse around and watch movies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Nuance

May imply wasting time or lacking productivity, often perceived as negative.

Illustration for Negative Nuance
He could have finished his project, but he chose to arse around instead.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-Targeted Activity

Suggests activities without a clear goal or plan, rather than specific actions.

Illustration for Non-Targeted Activity
They arsed around the mall, not looking for anything in particular.
Visual representation of the word "Arse around"

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